Falco Hietbrink, Shahin Mohseni, Diego Mariani, Päl Aksel Naess, Cristina Rey-Valcárcel, Alan Biloslavo, Gary A Bass, Susan I Brundage, Henrique Alexandrino, Ruben Peralta, Luke P H Leenen, Tina Gaarder
There is a need for implementation and maturation of an inclusive trauma system in every country in Europe, with patient centered care by dedicated surgeons. This process should be initiated by physicians and medical societies, based on the best available evidence, and supported and subsequently funded by the government and healthcare authorities. A systematic approach to organizing all aspects of trauma will result in health gain in terms of quality of care provided, higher survival rates, better functional outcomes and quality of life...
July 7, 2022: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery: Official Publication of the European Trauma Society